Cognex Corporation
CGNX
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- Cognex Corporation operates in a growing industry focused on automation and machine vision, which is increasingly essential for manufacturing efficiency and quality control.
- In Q2 2026, Cognex reported a revenue increase of 9% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $291 million.
- The operating margin expanded to 29.4% in Q2 2026, showcasing improved operational efficiency.
- Cognex's high trailing P/E ratio of 63.8 suggests that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings.
- The gross margin decreased slightly to 70.6% in Q2 2026 from 71.1% in Q1 2026.
- The debt-to-equity ratio stands at 4.448, indicating a high level of debt relative to equity, which could pose financial risks.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $10.25B | Enterprise value | $9.91B | Trailing P/E | 58.57 | Forward P/E | 30.04 |
| PEG | 2.71 | Price / book | 6.29 | Beta | 1.48 | Dividend yield | 0.56% |
| Revenue growth | 16.9% | Earnings growth | 79.2% | Gross margin | 68.9% | Operating margin | 29.4% |
| Profit margin | 16.1% | ROE | 11.1% | ROA | 7.1% | Debt / equity | 0.04 |
| Current ratio | 3.93 | Free cash flow | $195.67M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $79.11 |
| 52w high | $72.88 | 52w low | $34.60 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $291M | $268M | $252M | $277M | $249M |
| Op margin | 29.4% | 22.3% | 14.0% | 20.9% | 17.4% |
| Net income | $72.8M | $51.7M | $32.7M | $17.7M | $40.5M |
| Gross margin | 70.6% | 71.1% | 65.7% | 67.6% | 67.4% |
| Gross profit | $206M | $191M | $166M | $187M | $168M |
| Operating income | $85.5M | $59.9M | $35.3M | $57.8M | $43.4M |
- Revenue +9% vs prior quarter ($291M vs $268M).
- Gross margin 70.6% (was 71.1% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 29.4%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $994M | $915M | $838M | $1.0B | — |
| Op margin | 16.3% | 12.6% | 14.7% | 26.7% | — |
| Net income | $114M | $106M | $113M | $216M | — |
| Gross margin | 66.9% | 68.4% | 71.8% | 71.8% | — |
| Gross profit | $665M | $626M | $601M | $722M | — |
| Operating income | $163M | $115M | $123M | $269M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · Stocks making big moves yesterday: Champion Homes, Strategy, Penguin Solutions, Cognex, and FuelCell Energy
2026-10-07 · Why Cognex (CGNX) Stock Is Falling Today
2026-10-06 · Is Cognex (CGNX) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
2026-10-05 · Truist Cuts Price Target on Cognex to $74 From $78, Keeps Hold Rating
2026-10-05 · Is Cognex’s (CGNX) New AI Wafer ID System Quietly Reshaping Its Automation Edge?
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2026-09-24 · Cognex (CGNX) On RealSense Deal And Chip Push Looks Cheap Or Fully Valued
2026-09-24 · Cognex (CGNX) Stock Could Be Expensive On Its $500 Million Vision Deal
2026-09-23 · Cognex Introduces In-Sight 1750 to Improve Wafer Traceability
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